Double tap for this week’s food diary 😍 While feeding your body will definitely help you avoid getting sick, I’m sharing 5 other things that can weaken your immune system and how you can fix it. More info below: .
1 - You’re sitting all day!
Fix: Get a standing desk or step outside every hour & half.
2 - You’re the letting holiday cookies become a daily treat. Too much sugar curbs immune system cells that attack bacteria.
Fix: Create your own healthy versions when possible & save the real cookies for a few occasions.
3 - You’re not getting enough good quality sleep! Sleep is crucial for so many processes in the body including the ability to make enough white blood cells to fend off bacteria.
Fix: Make sure to allocate 7-8 hours a night, have a screen curfew and blue light blockers on & try to get some natural sunlight every day.
4 - You don’t have enough healthy fats in your diet. Fats like avocados & nuts have anti-inflammatory properties.
Fix: Make sure to use some healthy oils in cooking or have enough nut/nut butters build in.
5 - You’re too stressed. Chronic stress exposes your body to a steady steam of stress hormones that suppress the immune system.
Fix: Meditate daily with apps like @headspace and use your workouts as a stress relief! .
Sources:
https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/10-immune-system-busters-boosters#2
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Make H2O delicious to drink this summer by infusing your water!
A lot of people think infusing your water can help boost a range of metabolic functions in the body but what studies really tell us is that people who drink infused water are drinking more than they usually would, which is where you'll see the metabolic boost!
Infused water is water with the addition of fruits, veggies, herbs, spices and other botanicals without the downside of excess calories, sugars, and artificial flavourings. It's beneficial hydration in every refreshing sip.
If you are someone who struggles to drink 3 or more litres of water a day then give infused water a go!
Here are some of the most popular combinations:
1.Lavender Lemon
2. Strawberry Mint
3. Citrus Mint
4. Watermelon Basil
5. Blackberry Mint
6. Blueberry Orange
7. Pear Vanilla
8. Cardamon Rose Water
9. Apple Cinnamon
10. Strawberry Jalapeno
11. Ginger Peach
12. Lemon Lime Mint
Give one of them a GO!
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